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Which action movie released in 2022 received the highest rating from Allociné viewers? It’s the sequel to a cinematic classic released 36 years earlier.
36 years after captivating audiences, Tom Cruise soared again with Top Gun: Maverick, a sequel directed by Joseph Kosinski. Released in 2022, this action-packed movie drew millions to theaters, scoring an excellent average of 4.3 out of 5 from Allociné viewers (the original film lagged behind with a 3.1), making it the best action movie of the year, and a highlight of the actor’s career!
Celebrating the End of the Pandemic with Top Gun: Maverick
Maverick returns to action in this eagerly awaited sequel to Top Gun! This time, he’s called back to the aviation school to train a new generation of elite pilots for a nearly impossible mission: to destroy a uranium enrichment facility hidden deep in a canyon, heavily guarded. After proving the mission’s feasibility himself, he’s chosen to lead it.
The cast includes returnees from the original movie: Tom Cruise, of course, and the late Val Kilmer. They’re joined by well-known names such as Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, John Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Charles Parnell, Ed Harris, and Bashir Salahuddin.
After lockdowns and the extended closure of cinemas, the film industry wondered if audiences would return to theaters. Ultimately, this second installment of Top Gun put everyone at ease. In France alone, Maverick exceeded 6 million admissions and amassed $1.5 billion at the global box office. The film was crafted for the big screen: aerial dogfights, sound, IMAX… It was a cinematic savior!
What Did Viewers Think?
According to HawkMan: “This sequel to Top Gun is simply masterful! (…) A film made for fans, filled with nods to the first movie that made Tom Cruise famous, we relish the clever plot, Cruise’s nuanced performance for a change, and the impressively realistic aerial sequences… sheer brilliance!“
According to Antoine H: “A thrill for aviation fans. It’s sensitive, with scenes paying tribute to the 1986 movie. An exciting, successful conclusion!“
According to Cinéphiles 44: “Top Gun: Maverick is primarily a thrilling cinematic experience. The flight scenes are incredible… Top Gun wasn’t a masterpiece but a cult film that has spanned generations. Top Gun: Maverick is more than a worthy successor; it’s the beginning of a new story in Tom Cruise’s career.“
According to Cinemadourg: “Impeccable storyline, thrilling pace, breathtaking action scenes, stellar cast, meticulous cinematography, sublime soundtrack, not to mention glamorous touches and humor: this sequel is a little cinematic gem!“
According to Cinécdote: “For me, this film is a masterpiece, and it will propel Joseph Kosinski to the rank of master. But remember, the stunts you see in this film are real and truly performed by Tom Cruise himself!“
According to Alice 025: “A sequel worthy of its name thirty-six years later! (…) The connection between the first and second films is palpable, the story is simple yet rich, between the mission’s stress, the breathtaking aerial scenes, and emotional sequences, it’s a real feast for the eyes! The wait was worth it for a film that speeds by, a real treat.“
The success is such that a third Top Gun installment is currently in the works.
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